The Chinese consulate general in Calgary has publicly criticized Alberta Premier Jason Kenney for “interfering in China’s internal affairs” after the premier tweeted his support for a friend, a …
Hong Kong Political Crisis Deepens Despite Protest Lull During Virus
A roundup of Hong Kong pro-democracy activists and a row over the powers of Beijing’s office in the city have deepened the political crisis engulfing the financial hub even as a coronavirus lockdown …
This man is just 9 countries away from visiting every nation in the world without flying. But he’s stuck in Hong Kong due to Covid-19
Torbjørn “Thor” Pedersen is on a mission to visit every country in the world on a non-stop journey, without taking a single flight. There’s only one problem: He’s stuck in Hong Kong due to Covid-19.
How Hong Kong Flattened the Curve Without Total Lockdown
The city is seeing early signs of life returning to normal amid the coronavirus pandemic. But experts say it’s still too soon to loosen restrictions.
UN accuses China of harassing healthcare workers during Hong Kong protests
The UN has accused China of harassing, intimidating and arresting healthcare workers during the Hong Kong uprising.At the height of last year’s protests, triggered by fears that Beijing was …
Fitch cites Hong Kong’s increasing closeness to China as a reason for rating downgrade
Ratings agency Fitch lowered Hong Kong’s sovereign rating from AA to AA- with a stable outlook. The move was the agency’s second downgrade of the city’s rating in less than a year, and places Hong …
Hong Kong security chief warns of rising risk of ‘home-grown terrorism’
Critics say authorities in Hong Kong and Beijing are increasingly using the threat of what they call terrorism to justify calls for new national security laws.
Why Hong Kong Is Extending Coronavirus Restrictions – Even as New Cases Dwindle to Zero
Hong Kong’s conservative approach is in sharp contrast to the U.S., where some leaders are pushing to lift restrictions and reopen the economy as quickly as possible …
Hong Kong Leader Says Reshuffle Aimed at Economic Recovery After Coronavirus
Hong Kong Leader Says Reshuffle Aimed at Economic Recovery After Coronavirus China’s state council approved a Hong Kong government shake-up earlier on Wednesday. Ratcheting up tensions in the past …
Hong Kong reshuffles cabinet as war of words with Beijing intensifies
China’s state council approved a Hong Kong government shake-up on Wednesday at a time when Beijing is reaffirming its authority over the city, raising political tensions and risking a revival of …